US Bridges

Nd Highway 11 over James River

Fair

Dickey County, North Dakota · 1 West of Ludden · Structure no. 0011096356

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 11 over James River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nd Highway 11 over James River in Dickey County, North Dakota. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 93 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 11
CrossesJames River
Location1 West of Ludden
RouteState Highway 11
CountyDickey County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.00842, -98.15286
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2020)
Projected traffic615 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 11 over James River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Nd Highway 11 over James River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 11 over James River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 11 over James River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 11 over James River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.